Ankit Singh

About Ankit Singh

Most regulatory and compliance failures don’t happen because controls don’t exist.They happen because controls are misunderstood, poorly tested, or disconnected from how the business actually operates.I am a Vice President in enterprise risk in advisory & testing, working at the intersection of control effectiveness, financial crime, and regulatory expectations across global banking environments.Over the last decade, I have led and reviewed control testing and compliance programs covering AML, sanctions, conduct risk, conflicts of interest, governance, outsourcing, and market abuse often in high-pressure, exam-driven environments where outcomes matter more than documentation.My experience has taught me a simple truth:Regulators test reality, not narratives.I focus on helping teams move beyond checkbox compliance by:Designing and testing controls the way regulators actually evaluate themIdentifying why “well-documented” controls fail in practiceTranslating complex regulatory expectations into operationally workable solutionsApplying AI and RegTech pragmatically, where they add clarity & not complexityAs a leader, I care deeply about building teams that think critically, challenge assumptions, and take ownership of risk while operating with empathy, clarity, and accountability.I share insights here on enterprise risk testing, regulatory compliance, financial crime, and practical AI use in risk management grounded in real experience, not theoryA vocal proponent of responsible AI adoption, I believe in the power of technology to elevate risk management practices, enhance decision-making, and drive efficiency without compromising ethical standards. I actively explore ways to integrate AI-driven tools into governance frameworks to future-proof risk and compliance functions.

Experience

1. Independent Testing Manager- VP

   Wells Fargo

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Global)Lead a global team of 15+ senior risk professionals (AVPs, Sr. AVPs, VPs) across the UK and India, delivering enterprise-wide monitoring, testing, and validation across all enterprise risk types.Provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across multiple regulatory regimes, while shaping the future direction of the risk testing functionImpact & Core Responsibilities-Global Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive global team supporting enterprise risk programs across geographies and risk types.Enterprise Delivery: Oversee and contribute to 50+ risk testing engagements annually, ensuring accuracy, regulatory defensibility, and timely delivery.Strategic Influence: Advise senior leadership through data-driven proposals and executive-level communications, enabling informed decisions on risk priorities and investment.Transformation & Automation: Lead multi-year automation and risk transformation initiatives, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability across testing programs.

Education

• National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad

  Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security and Data Protection Laws, Legal Studies, General

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

  2011 — 2015

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2020